Effect of Anti TNFa Upon Deep Endometriosis Associated Pain
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2005-11-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Deep endometriosis associated pain is believed to be caused by inflammation. Anti TNFa has
been proved to be an effective treatment for other inflammation related conditions as Crohn's
disease Endometriosis is associated with an inflammatory response in the pelvis, which is
mediated by a number of cytokines including TNF-α. It has therefore been suggested that
infliximab, an anti-TNF-α monoclonal antibody, might relieve pain in affected women.